Multiple choice general knowledge

Capt Mathew Webb was the first to achieve this feat in 1875. Antonio Abertendo, David Walliams, Florence May Chadwick, Thomas William Burgess have been some of the others. Which feat?

  1. First bungie jump

  2. First paragliding

  3. Crossing English Channel

  4. Under water expedition
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Captain Matthew Webb successfully swam across the English Channel in 1875, becoming the first person to do so. The other individuals listed (Antonio Abertondo, David Walliams, Florence May Chadwick, Thomas William Burgess) are all renowned Channel swimmers, confirming this is about crossing the English Channel by swimming. Options A, B, and D describe modern adventure sports that did not exist in 1875.

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